America's 250th birthday is almost here! And to celebrate America's 250th, the Wow in the World crew uncovers an incredible story about “America’s Time Capsule.” But before they learn about the science of a centuries-long experiment for America's 250th, they stumble across a very different time capsule – or at least Gramma G-Force's version of one! This time capsule, that time capsule… they all play a starring role in an adventure filled with buried mysteries, future discoveries, and a whole lot of holes in Guy Raz’s yard.When Guy Raz discovers Dennis and Thomas Fingerling digging dozens of holes across his front yard, he demands answers. Gramma G-Force is convinced that she buried priceless treasures somewhere on the property years ago… But as it turns out, Gramma G-Force may not be the greatest long-term storage expert.That's when Mindy introduces everyone to the fascinating world of time capsules—special containers designed to preserve objects, stories, and memories for people far in the future. The conversation quickly turns to one of the biggest time capsule projects ever planned: a massive 2,000-pound capsule being created to honor America's upcoming 250th birthday celebration!As Mindy and Guy explain how engineers, preservation experts, and historians are working together to design a capsule that can survive for 250 years underground, the gang discovers the surprising science behind preserving history. Packed with laughs, surprising engineering, American history, and a glimpse into the future, this episode explores how people preserve memories across centuries—and what objects from today might tell future generations about the world we live in now. Grab a shovel, save a souvenir, and get ready for a journey through time with the Wow in the World gang!✨ Don’t miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World:Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusive activities, birthday cards, quarterly mailings, first dibs at events, and a welcome kit with an autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz! Plus, Grownups help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences that connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation and kids to the WOWs in their world!This episode of Wow in the World is a perfect blend of storytelling and science, inviting kids and families to dive into a scientific celebrations for America’s 250th birthday, and the mysteries of time capsules while laughing, learning, and wowing together.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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